Contact: James Baldiga
President, Addison Twp. Board of Trustees
Email: jamesbaldiga@gmail.com
Phone: (248) 736-0578

December 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On December 2, 2021 the U.S. House and Senate approved a Continuing Resolution to extend the deadline for ratification of the 2022 Federal Budget.  The President signed it on December 3rd. The 2022 Federal budget includes the Appropriations Bill which the Addison Township Library’s “Community Funded Project” is a part of.  The new deadline to approve the budget is February 18, 2022.

Previously, the budget was scheduled to be approved by the end of December 2021. 

Here is a link to the complete list of all “Community Funded Projects” in the Bill.

https://appropriations.house.gov  

It’s an incredible honor to have had our project chosen for this funding. We remain hopeful that our project, along with all of the other Community Funded projects remain in the Appropriations bill. Funding in full or in part helps us reach our goal to build the first community owned library facility in the history of Addison Township, thus powering our potential to improve literacy, education and technology for the whole community.

Visit www./letsbuildalibrary.org/ to learn more about the project and how you can get involved!

July 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Township Library Project Makes it Into House FY2022 Appropriations Bill

Township Library officials learned late last week that their “Community Project Funding” request for $500k has made it out of the U. S. House Appropriations Committee and into the House FY2022 Appropriations Bill. The Bill still needs to be ratified by both the House and Senate which is not expected until late this year.

Things could change in the Bill, but it’s important to acknowledge the significance of the Library’s request making it out of Committee and into the Bill.

Here is a link to the complete list of all “Community Funded Projects” in the Bill.

https://appropriations.house.gov   

It must be stated that only ten projects can be selected for consideration and that not all ten will be successfully funded. 

On behalf of Addison Township, we feel honored to be selected for the next stage of consideration. Funding in full or in part helps us reach our goal to build the first community owned library facility in the history of Addison Township, thus powering our potential to exponentially improve literacy, education and technology for the whole community!

For more information and to watch our progress, go to www.letsbuildalibrary.org.

April 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Addison Township Library Project Selected to be Brought Before Congress

The Addison Twp. Library is thrilled to announce that our Application for the Community Project Funding was selected as one of the 10 projects  by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin.  We requested $500,000 to help fund the construction of the new Addison Twp. Library. The project successfully met the following criteria:

1. The applicant is a state or local government or a public institution of higher education.
2. The project is located in Congressional District MI-08.
3. The proposal demonstrates that the Community Project has robust community support.
4. The proposal demonstrates that the Community Project will have a significant impact on our community.
5. The proposal demonstrates that the Community Project would be a good use of taxpayer dollars.

It must be stated that only ten projects can be selected for consideration and that not all ten will be successfully funded. 

In addition to submitting the application, nearly 100 expressions of support were submitted by patrons as well as local supervisors, administrators, lawmakers, and supporters. We sincerely appreciate the collaborative community action that has spurred us on to achieving our goal of building the first taxpayer dedicated library in Addison Twp., Mi.

For more information and to watch our progress, go to www.letsbuildalibrary.org.

Over 90 Letters Submitted!

When we reached out to the community for “Expressions of Support,” we had no idea we’d get this many from such a variety of people.  It seems, nearly everyone is happy to help out the Library.

As of this morning, we’ve submitted our application for a $500k grant to fund the construction of the new library.  This grant will allow us to begin construction.  We will still be required to secure a construction loan, but the amount of the loan will be reduced by the size of this grant.

Accompanying our application were ALL of the letters from ALL of these people.  We feel that this will make a big impact in the selection process and thank every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.

Stay tuned to this Website for updates.